Dima

In case someone who's got the car still reads this forum, my car seems to be very noisy. With all the discussions about sound, I am very surprised by this.
Even inside, it sounds like a real sports car ( I don't have an acoustic glass option). I will try to record a sound file.
I do not have any transmission jerks. The steering feels super precise.
I will take a screenshot of my software version to compare with those that have problems.
Hacked into android auto and can watch TV channels, stream movies and videos even in motion.
Overall, so far so good.

Dima

SW # and others

W205C43PFL

Interesting interior options!

Dima

So my car is really loud, people complain, anyone knows if anything can be done about that?

W205C43PFL

What? Who is complaining?

Dima

Wife but I think she's made peace with it.
On a bright site, the transmission is behaving fine. And the car is a joy to drive.

W205C43PFL

Ah good to hear it is working out : )

eatmydust

Haha she must not be use to loud cars because the new c43 is absolutely not something considered loud at all haha.

Dima

I do think the American version is louder than European as all those early videos sounded softer.
In any case, it's much louder than any non M BMW. It has a great sound system though in case someone wants to drown out the sound.
The car drives, behaves and feels a bit different than most bimmers and I assume others, and that might influence reviewers opinions.

eatmydust

Yeah I test drove 3 of them here in california. They make a nice sound for sure. I wont say loud, coming from cars ive owned like a 2020 c43 with amg exhaust, and others. The new c43 is a more tamed sporty sound. Easily turned down if needed.

W205C43PFL

Ya the sound is louder than the European ones due to having no OPF as you already know.

W205C43PFL

For sure, and it is louder than a C118 CLA 45 I heard at least in North America.

paj

Yes compared to the other vehicles I’ve had definitely drives different(better). The new suspension and rear steer is a joy to take on twisty roads. I’m just dealing with the AMG 1000 mile breakin period. 85mph max speed and 4500 rpm max with rolling starts is killing me. I want to floor this thing soooooo bad!

Dima

Yeah, same here.
On a different note,
OPFs do not reduce performance or increase fuel consumption. Instead, the computer controlling the car’s functions may reduce the amount of power produced to compensate for the filter. This is to ensure that fuel economy is not reduced.
What if AMG has limited power to show better fuel economy numbers? Then even though we don't have OPF here, the power is still being restricted?

W205C43PFL

That is an interesting question actually.

Dima

If it's of any interest to folks, we're getting ChatGPT on the car. Need to update the Mercedes ME connect first

AzurSL

That’s interesting… for what reason?

Dima

For what reason AI is in the car?

AzurSL

No I know the whole MBUX system is AI based, but why is MB sending an update to add chat gpt specifically?

Dima

to enhance information retrieval, like you can say 'find me a French restaurant that has tables available at 9 pm and dial the reservation number'.
I mean have you tried it outside the car yet?
p.s. available Friday

Dima

AzurSL

I have, I guess that seems cool.

Dima

Hulu works great as well.

Drewdogg

Do you mind telling me how you got the movies to play off Android auto or if there is a link to do it. I tried some YouTube videos none of them really worked for me. Thank you.

Dima

it's kind of complicated but basically you need to install a few things on your android phone.

There are several steps involved.
You need to go here and download AAAD
https://github.com/shmykelsa/AAAD in the download section.
You install that. open it and install the first 2 apps.
You then connect your phone to Android auto and those 2 apps will be there. Carstream app will be your YouTube, the Formata app is your live TV from all over the world and movies.
But for that you need to understand what IPTV and M3U are. The Carstream is easier. Formata app also has a browser that you can set up to stream Hulu and the likes.
https://iptvwire.com/free-m3u-playlist/